An introduction into Pixel Art and making self-portraits of ourselves in the process.
We are turning back the clock several decades and looking at digital art used in early videogame making, 8-bit/Pixel Art! While modern technologies allow for larger graphics, we will explore the limitations of the tiny and humble pixel and the clever use of space, shape, and color. Using the free website www.photopea.com, there will be a demo on the tools (which are similar to Adobe Photoshop so transferable skills if participants wish to use Photoshop in the future), and we will practice on graphing paper and other physical analogues before diving into our computers. Laptops will be provided by the library. In the end, we will create ourselves as an 8-bit character.
This program is for ages 11-18. If a young participant is not comfortable navigating a computer or a lengthy sitting session, caretakers are expected to stay in the room to assist their young person. This is a time-intensive project and patience is heavily emphasized.
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We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations, call the library at 509-444-5308.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Kids (Ages 6-12) |
EVENT TYPE: | Computers & Technology | Arts & Culture |
Mon, Apr 22 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Apr 23 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Apr 24 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Apr 25 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Apr 26 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Apr 27 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Apr 28 | 12:00PM to 4:00PM |
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
18 public computers
2 children’s computers
Free WiFi
MEETING & STUDY ROOMS
197 person capacity event space
35 person capacity classroom
59 person capacity maker studio
5 small study rooms
TRANSPORTATION
Free parking
Bike parking
STA Bus Route: 33
SERVICES
Faxing, copying, scanning, printing
Quiet reading room
Moose’s Market Children’s Playspace
Discovery garden
Demonstration kitchen
Automatic Materials Handling
Public art by Jasmine Brown
Laptop kiosk (laptops available for in-library use)